Wie Microsoft Heute bekanntgegeben hat, erscheint das Xbox 360 60GB Modell auch in Europa - und zwar schon diesen Freitag. Die 60GB Premium Edition wird die 20GB Edition ablösen, und zum selben Preis verkauft wie bisher.
Offizielle Pressemitteilung:
[quote]Microsoft is now offering even more great value for the Xbox 360 across Europe with triple the storage space of the original console for the same price of 269.99 estimated retail price (ERP).
Following the success of the exciting announcements at E3 of the New Xbox Experience and fantastic upcoming titles like the sing-along game LIPS, the improved Xbox 360 will be available in stores across Europe from 15 August at no extra cost. With almost endless hours of fun and entertainment for everyone, the extra storage space would provide more than enough room for music fans to store around 15,000 songs, or movie lovers more than 20 movies from Xbox Live, and of course the expanded capacity gives ample room to gamers who love to download their favourite arcade classics, new games and extra levels.
Now more than ever Europeans will have better choice and value to satisfy their entertainment demands all at no additional cost. said David Gosen, EMEA vice president strategic marketing for Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft. No other single device offers the depth and breadth of entertainment that Xbox 360 can deliver, and now with three times the storage theres plenty of extra space for you to store your favourite photos, movies, and games you can find through Xbox Live.
Xbox 360 is just one of three Xbox 360 gaming and entertainment systems Microsoft offers. Microsofts Xbox 360 Arcade, which comes with a 256MB memory unit and five Xbox LIVE Arcade games, is great value for the whole family at 199.99 (ERP), and the premium Xbox 360 Elite console is available with a 120GB hard drive for 369.99 (ERP).
Out of the box, the Xbox 360 is ready to provide an incredible entertainment and gaming experience:
Xbox 360 console. The console comes in a stylish cool white finish and is powered by three processors capable of producing the best in high definition (HD) entertainment (up to 1080p for gaming), 16:9 wide-screen cinema aspect ratio, full surround sound, anti-aliasing for smooth on-screen textures and high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) output.
60 GB Hard Drive. The 60GB detachable hard drive allows gamers to save their games and store movies, music, pictures, trailers, levels, demos and other content available from Xbox LIVE Marketplace, the premier one-stop digital download centre for entertainment.
Upscaling DVD Player. With an HDMI cable (sold separately), watch your favourite normal DVDs in near high-definition using the upscaling capabilities of Xbox 360.
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. This award-winning, high-performance wireless controller features the Xbox Guide Button for quick, in-game access to friends and music. It has a range of up to 30 feet and a battery life of up to 30 hours.
Xbox 360 Headset. The headset lets friends and family around the world chat while playing games, watching movies, or sending voice messages on Xbox LIVE.
Xbox LIVE Silver Membership. For no additional cost, Xbox 360 owners can chat with friends online, collect Achievements to improve their Gamerscores, send and receive voice and text messages, and access Xbox LIVE Marketplace content such as game demos, as well as the best in downloadable games from Xbox LIVE Arcade. (Broadband Internet access required.)
One-month subscription to Xbox LIVE Gold. An Xbox LIVE Gold Membership provides a complete online entertainment experience. Those who subscribe to this premium service can download their favourite movies, create their own music archives, engage in competitive online multiplayer matches, tailor their matchmaking via feedback and accomplishments, and chat with an entire group of friends at a time.[/quote]